Joining City of Edinburgh Swimming

ENTRY CRITERIA

City of Edinburgh Swimming does not apply strict entry criteria to applicants. The emphasis is on the swimmer’s ability and commitment to achieving at the highest level in our sport.

There are three levels of participation within the programme and these are explained in the document entitled “Types of Membership”.

The basis for inclusion in the programme is a swimmer’s ability relating to racing performance. Consideration for entry to the programme consists of:

• Commitment – a full commitment by the swimmer to the training and competition schedule laid out by the Head Coach
• Discussion – an assessment of the swimmer’s needs and objectives discussed between the swimmer, the swimmer’s Home Coach, the CES Head Coach and, where appropriate, the Scottish Swimming Director of Performance
• Age Requirement – normally targeted at females 15+ and males 16+
• Standard – normally at national squad level, but emphasis is on the racing achievements, or potential thereof, of the applicant
• Trial Period – before acceptance into the programme, a trial period will be organised where the Home Coach, Head Coach and swimmer are satisfied that the programme is suitable for the swimmer and likely to achieve the results anticipated.

Considerable resource, both financial and organisational, has been made available to provide access to world-class coaching and training facilities. In return, participants are expected to demonstrate a level of commitment and support commensurate with this investment.

Applications should be made on the standard Application Form and submitted to the CES office at the Royal Commonwealth Pool.

 

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

 

FULL MEMBERSHIP

The swimmer becomes a full-time member of the City of Edinburgh Swimming programme. This entails adhering to the training and competition schedule as specified by the Head Coach.

 

PART-TIME TRAINING ASSOCIATION

Home Coach and CES Head Coach agree to one session or more per week for a specific duration. This could be for:

1. a prolonged period with a specific long-term development in mind;
2. on a shorter-term basis linked to a competition or specific target.

The workout will be led by the CES Head Coach. No 'personal' training will be allowed at the agreed sessions, though the Home Coach can be on deck.

The sessions available will be:

MONDAY AM:	6:00-6:30 to 8:30
TUESDAY AM:	6:00-6:30 to 8:30
THURSDAY AM:	6:00-6:30 to 8:30
SATURDAY AM:	6:00-6:30 to 8:00

 

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME TRAINING ASSOCIATION

The Home Coach and CES Head Coach agree to include one or more swimmers for a specific time of the season. This is based, for example, on holiday breaks, university exams, interest in CES. The swimmer trains full-time in the CES programme.

 

Notes:

1. Maximum number of swimmers under Part-Time and Temporary Full-Time shall not exceed four in total at any one time.
2. There will be no additional or reduced charges to swimmers for inclusion in any of the Associate programmes. Swimmers’ fees will be paid to the home club as normal. In other words, no money will change hands.
3. The CES Head Coach reserves the right to adjust the Associate programme to fit in with the CES core programme.